Manager, Social & Influencer - B2B Tech

Method Communications is a global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators, and market leaders go beyond industry expectations to create narratives that capture audiences and generate real impact.

This role is open in a hybrid (2x/week) arrangement in one of our offices: New York City, San Francisco, Boston, or Salt Lake City. Remote candidates located in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA are also eligible. If you live within 50 miles of a hub office (Salt Lake City, New York City, San Francisco, or Boston), the role will be hybrid with in-office presence 2 days per week.

About the role

The Manager, Social & Influencer role at Method Communications executes and oversees comprehensive social media and influencer marketing strategies across client accounts. You will lead teams, monitor trends, and drive communication objectives through social media management, influencer partnerships, and paid social campaigns. This role involves mentoring junior staff, supporting senior management, and demonstrating strategic thinking in content, optimization, audience growth, and influencer collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Account Management
  • Manage personal assignments and daily account activities using effective organizational tactics.
  • Support and mentor junior team members in their roles and responsibilities.
  • Ensure timely responses to client queries and comments across all social and influencer touchpoints.
  • Direct monthly client priorities with a results-oriented mindset to achieve social media, influencer marketing, and paid social goals.
  • Ensure accurate ClickTime and time-entry management.
• Social Media & Influencer Management
  • Write compelling social media copy, plan content strategies, and utilize industry best practices for brands and executives.
  • Propose creative campaign ideas and influencer partnership opportunities to clients.
  • Research emerging social networks, influencer trends, and paid social features; make recommendations to leadership.
  • Manage multiple social media accounts and influencer relationships, including content coordination, community engagement, campaign execution, and performance measurement.
  • Support Method’s social media channels, leveraging brand guidelines to build our profile in key markets.
  • Identify, vet, and manage relationships with relevant influencers and content creators; negotiate partnerships and ensure deliverable execution.
  • Plan, execute, and optimize paid social campaigns across platforms; manage budgets and report on performance metrics.
  • Present social, influencer, and paid social results, recommendations, and trends to clients confidently; serve as a domain expert.
• Business Development
  • Expand expertise in emerging areas, including organic and paid social strategies and influencer marketing innovations.
  • Collaborate with agency partners in new business development planning and RFPs; actively participate in pitches.
  • Leverage social research tools and influencer data to develop insights for new business pitches.
  • Present findings and recommendations in accessible language for all stakeholders.
• Agency Leadership
  • Advocate for and educate teams on social media and influencer marketing through daily contact and agency training.
  • Provide roadmaps for integrating social and influencer strategies with PR initiatives.
  • Deliver constructive feedback across all staff levels to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Maintain a strong, positive presence within the agency as a subject matter expert.
  • Work collaboratively with social, content, and account teams to deliver exceptional client results.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in social media and influencer marketing at an agency or in-house team.
• Background and/or strong interest in emerging technologies, with the ability to work across diverse industries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop insights from social listening tools and influencer analytics platforms (e.g., SproutSocial, Creator.co, AspireIQ, native platform analytics).
• Experience identifying, negotiating with, and managing influencer partnerships; understanding of FTC compliance and disclosure requirements.
• Hands-on experience planning paid social campaigns across major platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, etc.).
• Detailed understanding of social and influencer analytics—how to find, interpret, and simplify results for clients.
• Ability to communicate professionally with client leads, influencers, and internal team members daily.
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership with a strategic mindset and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning and team development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple campaigns, influencer relationships, and paid social initiatives.
• Understanding of how social and influencer strategies support broader PR objectives.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangement.
• Generous vacation and wellness time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Telecom stipend.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401K Plan with employer match up to 4%.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year.
• Paid Family Leave.
• $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment.
• $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment.
• 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.

Pay

Final compensation for this role will be determined by factors including candidate’s education, relevant work experience, and geographic location. Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000.

About the Company

Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and innovative companies. Our core values—relationships, resourcefulness, and results—guide our work. We support each other in delivering exceptional client results while prioritizing the health and wellbeing of our families, communities, and ourselves. Method encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices.